Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Sometimes the simplest things are the best, like the simplicity of a great pair of sandals tied up with shoelaces, in great summer colors, that will inspire your trip to the shore. The recently released Shoelace Sandals from Sand Shack SurfCo. by Emma Gilmour are a perfect combination of casual and cute, they are just as comfy with a bikini as they are with more refined cruisewear. The added feature of color change laces on these will extend their wearability even more.

In any combination of my favorite shades of coral, teal and beige my looks to accompany these shoes were a win win situation, loving the new hats and bags from LeLutka, and great accessories from Earthstones. The shoes come in so many great colors that it will be easy for you to find a shade (or three) that suit your summer style.

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Back to basics for me, and what could be more basic than mix and match primary colors? You really can't go wrong when combining these shades, for casual denim fun, perky party looks and lazy weekend shopping trips. The objects of my affection for each of these styles are the newly released Pow Pumps from LeLutka. Minnu does it again, cute platform Maryjanes in three distinctly punchy variations.

The Pow Pumps come in a pop-art reminiscent Print version, a Neutral version that has great tone on tone color appeal, and a Two Tone pump with accent colors for the trim and platform base. Any way you look at these the result is pure deliciousness, applause on the well styled strap and buckle that does an awesome job of camouflaging that otherwise unattractive ankle dimple. Your weekend will not be complete without a trip to LeLutka to get a closer look at the range of colors these come in, and be sure to check out the rest of the Summer 2010 Collection of clothing and amazing accessories.

Friday, June 11, 2010

A little more NX NardcotixMANA love to hold you over till the launch of this fantastic shoe line this weekend. Two more styles worthy of some shoe blog lovin' from yours truly, the first is a great flat foot-in-shoe sandal called Dezi Flat Sandals (Canvas). I just love the earthy feel of these, great leather details and a really great foot for a flat style. These are available in many shades for the ankle wrap portion, and you get access to some beautiful included toe nail options. You can expand your manicure cache to include several styles of nail art, these incorporate into your shoe HUD and become available on all your MANA footwear.

Ready for another blast of summer shoe fun? The Chelo Wedges in the denim variation are just too yummy for words. You simply cannot go wrong with a shoe like this. Shown here in faded denim with adorable dotted yellow trim, the Chelo Wedges have sweet details like the looped bow accents and woven soles. These come in multiple shades and even a leather version, for a foot-in-shoe wedge these are my hands down faves!

Don't forget about the big MANA Launch and Nardcotix Main Store Re-Opening Eventthis weekend, be sure to hop over to the Nardcotix Blog and read up on all the details. Check out all the MANA shoe blog coverage, and participate in the Blogger Challenge to win some of these pretties. Details are here, and don't miss Part 1 of my MANA review, the Anessa Cork Heels. And some important info about the shoes.

Thursday, June 10, 2010

And so the tease begins... pay attention to some of your very favorite blogs as the launch of Nardya Rousselot's latest creations, the MANA Footwear Collection, for NX Nardcotix is set to hit stores this weekend, in grand style. Not only will this release be the first foot-in-shoe foray for Nardya, but it also signals the re-opening of the Nardcotix Main Store on the Xalapa Sim. Click through to the Nardcotix blog for more details about the opening, and the blogger challenge contest along with it! (Three (3) lucky winners of this challenge will receive the MANA color pack of their choice.)

Part 1 of my MANA blog post is all about Anessa, not me, the Anessa Cork Heels that are part of the new collection. Nardya was kind enough to honor me with a very special namesake in these shoes, they are styled after one of my favorite real life designs, and they are unique in their combining of comfy cork, sleek metal, and sexy shape... a bit like me ;-) The shoes come in many beautiful shades (as you can see a sample of below), with the choice of gold or silver platform base, and a completely new manicure system that I just adore.

Things worth noting about the MANA Collection; There are different meanings for the name MANA, but for Nardya it's a combination of her faith and the spanish translation which is slang for 'sister'. Hence many of the shoes are named after her closest friends. The creation of these shoes and the features they offer, some I have never seen before, was one of the most well thought out and carefully planned creations yet worn, they have really incorporated the feedback of more than a few shoe lovers to ensure that they will be a favorite for many.

Sunday, June 6, 2010

A fun style with that extra zip... err zippers, from Redgrave, have just hit the shelves. The Madonna shoes are a hot little bootie style shoe with an almost metallic sheen and a choice of gold and silver zipper accents. Affordable and easy to wear, no prim foot here, the Madonna Shoes from Viola Leigh come in a nice assortment of basic shades to compliment your wardrobe. I am also wearing ZURI, the latest skin release from Redgrave.

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Maitreya Gold has released something extra special this week, the Aequus Heels are by far the most elegant stiletto we've seen from this amazing line of shoes. A sleek design with a sexy as heck shape, that beautiful prim foot, and slender heel, these shoes have a great texture with just the right amount of sheen. The Aequus feature a suede ankle wrap that can match closely the tone of the shoe, or contrast with a bit of color to enhance your outfit, I have shown the shoes both ways here. As always Onyx LeShelle has selected some beautiful colors and combinations, making these very hard to resist, and combined with the spectacular LeLutka Summer 2010 Collection you just can't go wrong.

Shoe sweetheart Erpla Prieto has surfaced again, this time she brings us some chubby little pumps, the Periquitta Shallow Pumps. Jam packed with great customizable colors, you can change the main shoe, the heel and even the trim to one of the many options included. I love the bright shades and chunky heels, this is definitely a fun looking pump!

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On Your Toes is a blog that began in late 2007, by featuring some of the best footwear designs SL had to offer our pixel and prim feet, it has now evolved to include more complete fashion looks... because let's face it. shoes are great, but you have to wear them with something! If you would like us to take a look at your creations, please IM Anessa Stine or Jhuzen Ketsugo, or email anessa.stine[AT]gmail.com

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Anessa Stine … siren on stilettos, the original footwear blogger, is passionate about shoes and more. She loves to share her fabulous finds, which she has done for the last seven years and counting (on her toes). When Anessa isn't blogging you will find her designing clothing for Girl Thursday or planning the upcoming SHOETOPIA 2015 Shoe Fair.

Jhuzen Ketsugo

Ketsy has been a Second Life resident since 2007, and though she has taken a bit of time away, she is happily back among friends again and doing what she loves. Though primarily a fashion blogger, she does attend many events in SL, and often blog aspects of events in both an official and unofficial context, depending on the event.